The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) Secretariat has terminated the contracts of all caterers nationwide under the programme.
According to a press statement dated May 2, 2025, and signed by the National Coordinator of the GSFP, Hajia Fati Forgor, the termination takes immediate effect.
The statement further directed that no existing caterer under the programme should provide meals for the upcoming third term of the 2024/2025 academic year.
However, it assured that all outstanding arrears owed to the caterers would be duly paid.
“Please be informed that the contracts of all caterers of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) nationwide have been terminated with immediate effect,” the statement read.
It added, “Accordingly, no existing caterer on the Programme should cook for the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year. All outstanding arrears for the second term of the 2024/2025 academic year will be paid in due course.”
The Secretariat explained that the decision is part of an ongoing restructuring exercise aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the School Feeding Programme.
It also noted that in the coming days, new modalities for the recruitment of caterers will be announced, providing an opportunity for interested individuals to apply for employment under the revamped programme.
“The GSFP Secretariat, as part of its ongoing restructuring exercise, will soon announce the modalities for the recruitment of new caterers for the programme,” it stated.
Read the full statement below:
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